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The Naked Archaeologist Israel Tour 2016
December 4-15, 2016
Led by: Simcha Jacobovici
10 Days/9 Nights on Land in Solid 4-Star Accommodations
Register Online with a $500 deposit
Samson Tours, Inc. is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel.
Registration No. ST39934. We are bonded, licensed and insured and provide a 100%
Force Majeure Policy.
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Pricing
Land Rates Per
person for 25+
passengers
Land Only
P.P in a Double/Twin $3950.00
Room
Third Person in a
Shared Room
$3850.00
Child (ages 2-12)
sharing room with
parents
$3550.00
Single Supplement
$985.00
Refer friends and save $100.00 off your final balance for
every person you refer to this tour!
Add-Ons , Supplements & Discounts
Add-Ons
Cost
Group Airfare from Newark, NJ or Toronto
(Airfare will be announced 10 months prior
to departure)
Estimated
$1500.00
Supplement for group size between 20-24
passengers (See Policies)
$550.00
Supplement for group size between 15-19
passengers (See Policies)
$1,050.00
Pre-Arrival or Post-Departure 4-Star Hotel on
BB in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv (Per Person, Per
Night in a Shared Double Room), INCLUDING
Special Transfer to or from the airport
$160.00 Per
Person
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Pre-Arrival or Post-Departure 4-Star Hotel on
BB in Tel Aviv ( Per Night in a SINGLE Room),
INCLUDING Special Transfer to or from the
airport
$250.00
Airfare Booking Assistance
$50.00
Discount for Payment by Check
-$100.00
Discount for Referring a Friend with your
Coupon Code
-$100.00
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What’s included?
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Transfers to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport
VIP Luggage & Airport services upon arrival/departure
10 days of new air-conditioned tour bus & driver
9 nights in Solid 4-Star accommodations
1 Lunch-to-go on day of arrival
1 Full-Course, Bedouin Hafla lunch on Dec. 11
One-on-One Private Meeting and Photo Session with Simcha
Supporting Licensed Ministry of Tourism Guide (High English Level)
Free WIFI on the bus
Full Buffet Breakfast & Dinner each day (soft drinks & alcohol not included), including an
exceptional, full-course Farewell Dinner in Jaffa on the final day.
All park fees & scheduled activities and entertainment
Internal Headset Whisper System for groups of 20 or more
Gratuities for hotel staff and bell boys.
Traveler’s Kit (hat, map, 2 starter water bottles)
Bus Banners and Name Tags
All Credit Card Fees
All Visa & Border Fees (if needed)
What’s not included?
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Round-trip Airfare (Group Airfare option will be provided at cost 10 months prior to
departure
Fuel surcharges and taxes for flights, if any
Lunches
Personal expenses such as telephone calls from room, mini bar, room service, WiFi etc.
Gratuities for guide & driver (recommended minimum per person: $130.00)
Optional Traveler’s Insurance through this link: Travel Guard.
$50.00 Add-On Booking Fee for Domestic Connections or Diversions to/from Group
Flight (See Add-Ons section in My Account)
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Any other Add-Ons for Pre-Arrival or Post-Departure (See Add-Ons section in My
Account)
Tour Timeline
Please add the following dates and deadlines to your
calendar.
Deadlines
Register Early to Secure Space and Lock-In Final
Pricing
Group Minimum Should be Reached
Final Balance Payments are Due
Late Registration Fee of $500 goes into effect
All Passenger Info is Due (Passports, Roommates,
etc.)
Due Date
By January 31, 2016
August 15th 2016
August 31st 2016
September 1st 2016
October 1st 2015
Action Required
Update Online
Account Info with Full
Passport Info, etc.
Traveler Insurance
Samson Tours partners with Travel Guard to provide a customized optional
travel insurance package for our clients. You can order Travel Insurance by clicking
on this link: Travel Guard Traveler Insurance. Be sure to choose Samson Tours as your
tour Operator under trip Information for our group pricing.
Coverage Benefits below are not exact amounts they depend on the plan you choose!
Trip Cancellation ..........................................................................100% of insured Trip Cost
Trip Interruption ..........................................................................150% of insured Trip Cost*
Trip Interruption- Return Air Only....................................................................$750*
Trip Delay ($150 max/day) .............................................................................$750
Missed Connection..........................................................................................$250
Baggage & Personal Effects Loss (Secondary) ..........................................$1,500
Baggage Delay................................................................................................ $250
Medical Expense (Secondary)....................................................................$25,000
Dental...............................................................................................................$500
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains...................................$250,000
Accidental Death and Dismemberment ......................................................$25,000
*Coverage for Trip Interruption and Trip Interruption-Return Air Only cannot be combined.
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How to Register
1. Click here to register online or paste the following web link
into your browser: http://samsontours.com/grouptours/1134-the-naked-archaeologist-israel-tour-2016
2. Fax your Registration Details to 352-835-0885 (see forms
below)
3. Phone us with your registration details at 352-414-5991
Itinerary
Sunday, December 4th - Departure Day
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Depart from your city of origin
*Airfares: A Group Airfare Option from North America will be offered 10 months before
departure. If you need assistance with booking a different flight, please feel free to contact us for
assistance. There is a $50.00 booking fee for domestic connections and/or diversions from the
group flight.
*If you wish to arrive earlier or depart later, please review the Add-On options in your My
Account (after your initial checkout). You can add on an extra night in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem,
whichever you prefer. Please contact us if you want more extra nights or additional travel
extension options (eg. Petra, Jordan; Rome, Italy)
Monday, December 5th - Arrival Day – (B/L/D)
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Before Noon Arrival to Israel
VIP Welcome Service & Escort to our coach is provided
A lunch box will be provided for you at the airport.
Visit Caesarea Maritima and meet the figures of Herod the Great, Pontius Pilate, the
apostle Paul, Eusebius and many other legendary figures while standing in the Roman
Theatre, the Hippodrome and the Aqueduct.
Enjoy the evening, resting by the Mediterranean Sea
19:00 – Dinner by the Sea
20:00 -21:00 – Kick Start the tour with an overview by our host: Simcha Jacobovici
Overnight & Dinner: Dor Nahsholim (Boutique Wing) OR Dan Caesarea
Tuesday, December 6th – (B/D)
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Visit the ancient Phoencian city of Tel Dor to learn about the process of making ancient
blue dye (tkhellet)
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Experience Mt. Carmel at the place where Elijah fought the prophets of Baal
See Beit Shearim, the Necropolis of the Rabbis
Have a brief stop at Bethlehem of the Galilee to discuss the possibilities of this being the
real place where Jesus was born.
Visit the infamous Tel Megiddo and the Valley of Armageddon
End the day with a visit to Nazareth and a special visit to the Upper Nazareth
Synagogue, where we’ll meet the lead rabbi, who is a kabbalist and scribe (schedule
permitting).
Drive via Cana of Galilee
Overnight & Dinner: Kibbutz Nof Ginosar (Grand Deluxe) or Gai Beach Resort or
similar
Wednesday, December 7th (B/D)
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Walk in the Arbel Pass (Jesus’ passageway to the Galilee)
Explore the newly recovered remains of Magdala
Visit the 1st century ‘Galilee boat at Ginosar’s Yigal Allon Museum.
Experience a wooden boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
Enjoy lunch on your own at a Fish Restaurant by the Sea of Galilee
See the Tomb of the Centurion, a rarely known site at Capernaum
Visit Tel Bethsaida (home to 5 of the 12 disciples and where Simcha excavates)
End the day visiting the archaeological remains at Capernaum, Jesus’ ‘home’ in the
Galilee
Time permitting, we’ll visit the Byzantine site of Kursi (in the land of the Gerasenes)
Overnight & Dinner: Kibbutz Nof Ginosar (Grand Deluxe) or Gai Beach Resort or
similar
Thursday, December 8th – (B/D)
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We’ll start the day at the Tomb of Honi the Circle Maker
Next, we’ll see Tel Hazor (see the 12th century destruction of the Canaanite palace)
We’ll have thorough visit to Tel Dan (The Israelite Gate, Jeroboam’s Temple & The
Arch of Abraham)
After a Lebanese-style falafel lunch, we’ll stop by Caesarea Phillipi (the Temple of Pan)
Next, we’ll look-out over the ‘Road to Damascus’ from the Golan Heights
We’ll end the day bathing in the ancient hot springs and sulfur pools of Hamat Gader
Overnight & Dinner: Kibbutz Nof Ginosar (Grand Deluxe) or Gai Beach Resort or
similar
Friday, December 9th – (B/D)
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Drive southward through the Jordan Valley.
Stop by Qasr el-Yahud (Bethany Beyond the Jordan), a more probable place for
John’s baptisms
Explore Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and see some of the lessknown parts of the site.
Visit the Ein Gedi Synagogue and see where David hid from Saul in what today is called
the David Ravine
Before Sabbath, check in to our Dead Sea Hotel for 2 nights
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Enjoy the rest of your evening relaxing in the Dead Sea or your hotel’s private spa.
Overnight & Dinner: Dead Sea, David Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Sabbath, December 10th – (B/D)
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Morning Relaxation at your beautiful Dead Sea hotel with a private beach and spa
In the afternoon, choose to have an optional visit to Mt. Sodom. Here you’ll have the
option (additional cost) to enjoy a private jeep ride. Note: Simcha will not be joining on
this portion of the tour.
After Sabbath, we will drive up to Jerusalem and have a beautiful night view of
Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
Check-in to our Jerusalem hotel
Overnight & Dinner: Jerusalem, Dan Jerusalem (Deluxe) or similar
Reminder: Simcha will not be touring during the day due to Sabbath observance.
Sunday, December 11th – (B/D)
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Have the option to either hike up or take the 1-way cable car up Masada
Tour of Masada
Walk down the Roman Rampart
Have a Bedouin style welcome, lunch (hafla) and camel ride in the Judean Desert
Drive via the outskirts of Beer Sheva
End the day participating in an actual archaeological dig and tunnel crawl at the
magnificent Beit Guvrin. For those who don’t want to get too dirty, you will have the
option instead to simply tour the site with your guide.
As we enter Jerusalem we’ll have night view lookout over the Old City
Overnight & Dinner: Jerusalem, Dan Jerusalem (Deluxe) or similar
Monday, December 12th - (B/L)
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07:15 – Early departure to ascend the Temple Mount
Visit the Southern Wall Excavations (Davidson Center) and see the in situ ruins of the
Second Temple
Behold the 1st century remains of the Herodian Quarter in the heart of the modern-day
Jewish Quarter
Enjoy lunch on your own and some free shopping time in the Jewish Quarter
Journey through the City of David (David’s Fortress to Hezekiah’s Tunnel & the Pool of
Siloam)
End the day with a visit the Western Wall Tunnels
Enjoy an evening for dinner out on your own to experience Jerusalem by night or
order conveniently from your hotel’s bar or room service
Overnight: Jerusalem, Dan Jerusalem (Deluxe) or similar
Tuesday, December 13th – (B/D)
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Lookout from the Mt. of Olives
Walk down the Mt. of Olives to Dominus Flevit and the Garden of Gethsamene.
Enter the Old City of Jerusalem through Lion’s Gate
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Visit the Church of the Flagellation at Station #1 of the Via Dolorosa and visit the
Franciscan Museum at that site.
Walk along much of the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Exit the Old City via Jaffa Gate
Meet a special guest for lunch in or near the Old City.
Visit the approximate location of the Jesus Family Tomb in Talpiot (The Lost Tomb of
Jesus)
End the day with an optional (but included) visit to Bethlehem
Overnight & Dinner: Jerusalem, Dan Jerusalem (Deluxe) or similar
Wednesday, December 14th – (B/D)
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Visit the ‘Abba’ tomb in Jerusalem at the home of Raphael Delarosa
Peruse the Israel Museum (the Shrine of the Book and the Biblical Archaeology
Museum)
Experience the Yad vaShem Holocaust Memorial
See the Cave of John the Baptist near Ein Karem
See Khirbet Qeiyafa (biblical Sha’arayim?), one of the most recent Biblical
Archaeology excavations that centers on early Israelite presence at the site
Walk in the Elah Valley and see the story of David vs. Goliath come to life.
Stand on Tel Beth Shemesh where the Ark of the Covenant was returned by the
Philistines
End our journey with a fabulous, full-course dinner together at Jaffa at Maganda
Restaurant or similar
19:30 – Transfer to airport
Return Home on any of the evening flights (most flights depart between 11pm and 1 am.
NOTE: You may choose to stay an extra night or two in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Please
see the add-ons in your My Account or contact us for more information.
Thursday, December 15th – (B/D)
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Arrive home
Policies
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Final Itinerary & Hotels: The itinerary may be updated from time to time at the discretion
of Samson Tours, its guide and its tour leader. Final Hotel Arrangements will be posted
no later than 100 days before departure. In the event of a hotel change, Samson Tours
will guarantee a replacement at the same quality or provide an upgrade to a higher class
of accommodations at no extra charge.
Group Minimum: A minimum of 25 paying participants are required for this tour
program. If the group minimum is not reached by 4 months before departure, Samson
Tours or its tour leader will charge a.) a supplement for the increase in costs of $550.00
per person to operate the group at the same quality for 20-24 passengers or a
supplement for the increase in costs of $1000.00 per person and operate the group at the
same quality for 15-19 passengers. Samson Tours also reserves the right to lower the
hotel class by at least 1 star to offset the increased costs or c.) postpone the dates until a
minimum number of participants are achieved.
Group Airfare: Samson Tours works alongside the tour leader to find the best airfare
and best price for the group. In order to request a group airfare price, there must be at
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least 10 passengers on the group flight. The airfare will be paid to the airline in full upon
their request and subject to their cancellation/refund policies.
Booking your own Airfare: If you are not joining your tour’s group airfare, please do not
book your airfare until 90 days before the tour departure date or until the Notice of Group
Minimum has been sent to you.
Flight Diversions: If you elect to be on the group flight and wish to depart from a
different city of origin, you can a.) Book your own domestic airfare connection or b.)
Select the Add-On in your My Account for a $50.00 Domestic Flight Booking Fee. Any
costs or savings for the additional flight will be added or deducted from your tour balance.
Please contact us with your specific departure city request.
Deposit & Payments for Land: To ensure your spot on the tour, we request a $500.00
deposit be paid upon signup. The deposit (less a $100.00 non-refundable fee per
person) and any other payments made are refundable up to 90 days before departure.
After that, the remaining deposit amount is non-refundable, but can be used as a future
credit with Samson Tours or converted into a Gift Certificate which you can transfer to a
third party. The deposit can be paid by cash, check, money order, bank transfer, debit or
credit card. If the tour is canceled by Samson Tours, then you will be entitled to a full
refund without any cancellation fee. This refund of cancellation fee does not apply to tour
leader cancellations or postponements due to group minimums not being reached. For
cases of political instability or cancellations or postponements due to force majeure,
please see the Force Majeure section below.
Final Payments: The final payment will be made 90 days before departure. Payments
made by check or cash will be made in US$ to Samson Tours, Inc. Payments made by
debit or credit card to Samson Tours, Inc. will be charged the full balance. If there are any
unpaid fuel surcharges for the group flight, they will be billed to you at cost per the group
airline contract either before or after the tour. There is a Late Payment Fee of $200.00 if
the balance is paid after the final payment date.
Late Registrations & Payments: Theoretically, you can join a tour anytime up to the
time of the departure date (Land Only and subject to Hotel Availability). There will be a
Late Payment Fee of $500.00 and an additional $50.00 fee if you require airfare
assistance. If a hotel or other service listed in the itinerary is unavailable, we will find an
alternative hotel for you, however you will be responsible for any transportation costs
to/from joining the main group.
Land Diversions: If you arrive either before or after the recommended group
departure/arrival time, or if your flight is delayed beyond a reasonable waiting period, or if
you elect to divert or add-on additional days to the trip, then it is understood that you will
arrive at the hotel or to the airport at your own expense. We will more than happy to
assist you with these arrangements
Refunds (Land): The following refunds for the land portion of the price will apply for
non-insured travelers only: Your balance less a non-refundable fee of $100.00 per
person, which is transferable or can be applied to future tours if cancelled 90+ calendar
days before departure. 75% refund of balance less a non-refundable fee of $100.00 per
person if cancelled 89-60 days before departure. 50% of balance less a non-refundable
fee of $100.00 per person refund if cancelled 59-30 days before departure. 0% refund if
cancelled 29 or less days before departure.
Refunds (Group Air): Per group contract with airline. Typically, there is a $100 nonrefundable fee up to 3 months before departure and 100% non-refundable 30 or less
days before departure. Most airlines will, however, allow you to postpone your travel
dates for a re-ticketing or name transfer fee.
Force Majeure: If Samson Tours decides to postpone the tour do to political unrest or for
any reason beyond our company’s control that could compromise your security, then your
balance will carry over to the new tour dates. Depending on the new dates, there may be
an increase in costs for tours that are rescheduled within 1 year. If you are unable to join
the new tour dates, then you will be entitled to a refund, less the cancellation fee (see
Deposits) and any other non-refundable deposits that may be imposed on us by suppliers
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such as airlines and hotels. The deposit and/or balances amount can also be applied to
any future tour or may be transferable to a third party. Read more at
http://samsontours.com/security.
Travel Insurance – Samson Tours does not require travel insurance. It is, however,
strongly advised that all travelers equip themselves with a comprehensive travel
insurance plan through Travel Guard. You can obtain an individual travel insurance
quote, by visiting our Insurance page and clicking on any of the ‘Get a Quote’ links that
refer you to the Travel Guard website. Travel Insurance coverage begins ONLY from the
time you have purchased travel insurance. It is advisable to purchase travel insurance
immediately after making the final balance payment.
Add-ons once you have registered for a tour you can select from a variety of add-ons in
your My Account area you may select or deselect any of these add-ons (extension tour,
hotels, late fees, etc.) until 30 days before your tour.
Your Health: All participants should be in good health and walking condition. This
program is active and involves a lot of walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs.
All locations may not be accessible for the disabled. Having a disability does not
disqualify you from joining any tour. However, be advised that you may have to forgo
portions of the said itinerary by waiting on the bus or in a safe location until the main
group has returned. If you require special accommodation, please report this at the time
of your reservation so that we can better serve you.
Single Supplement: For single travelers, a single supplement fee for the hotels is
required. This usually amounts to around 85%-90% of the Double Room cost. If a person
has ordered a double room and his or her roommate cancels his or her tour, then the
individual holding a double room must find a new roommate or pay the single
supplement.
Exchange Rate: Samson Tours, Inc. reserves the right to charge a supplement to the
price if the dollar falls below the 3.5 threshold. To date, we have never yet had to charge
an exchange rate surcharge.
Government Imposed VAT or taxes: Currently there are no VAT taxes for foreign on
tour land packages to Israel. Should such a tax be imposed before the start of the tour,
even after ‘final payment’ has been made, Samson Tours will notify all of its participants
in writing. In order to participate in the tour, you will be required to pay all such taxes
before the start of the tour. If you are an Israeli Citizen you will be asked to pay VAT at
the time of you final payment.
Responsibility - Samson Tours, Inc., its agents, suppliers, guides, leaders and
representatives shall be, in no way, liable or responsible for any personal or property
loss, damage or injury howsoever caused. The company shall also not be responsible for
penalties for privately-booked flight tickets if purchased before the minimum is reached.
Update – These policies may be updated from time to time. Upon update, you will be
notified by Samson Tours, Inc. or its group leader.
How to Register
1. Click here to register online or paste the following web link
into your browser: http://samsontours.com/grouptours/1134-the-naked-archaeologist-israel-tour-2016
2. Fax your Registration Details to 352-835-0885 (see forms
below)
3. Phone us with your registration details at 352-414-5991
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I’m sitting on the fence (will decide later)
Travel Information
Travel information is required 3 months before departure. If you do not know this information
now, leave blank and we will contact you at a later time.
What kind of room are you requesting? SINGLE
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